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FOLLOW THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS!
Be careful and cautious when handling fuels.
The engine must be switched off!
‑ Thoroughly clean the area around the caps, to prevent dirt
from getting into the fuel or oil tank.
‑ Unscrew the cap and fill the tank with fuel (fuel/oil mixture)
or chain oil as the case may be. Fill up to the bottom edge
of the filler neck. Be careful not to spill fuel or chain oil!
‑ Tightly screw on the cap.
Clean screw cap and tank after refuelling.
Lubricating the chain
During operation there must always be sufficient chain oil in
the chain‑oil tank to provide good chain lubrication. Even very
small adjustments to the adjusting screw (
H/1
) can influence
the oil flow rate. While working make sure there is enough
chain oil in the tank. If necessary, add oil.
The engine must
be switched off!
Note:
After the saw has been turned off it is normal for residual
chain oil to drip from the oil feed system, the guide bar and the
chain for a time. This does not constitute a defect!
Place the saw on a suitable surface.
We recommend the use of chain oil which is bio‑degradable in
order to protect the environment. The use of bio‑degradable oil
may even be required by local regulations.
The chain oil BIOTOP sold by MAKITA is made of special
vegetable oils and is 00% bio‑degradable. BIOTOP has been
granted the "blue angel" (Blauer Umweltschutz‑Engel) for being
particularly environment‑friendly (RAL UZ 48).
BIOTOP chain oil is available in the following sizes:
l order number 980 008 60
5 l order number 980 008 6
Bio‑degradable oil is stable only for a limited period of time. It
should be used within years from the date of manufacture
(printed on the container).
Important note on bio-degradable chain oils:
If you are not planning to use the saw again for an extended
period of time, empty the oil tank and put in a small amount of
regular
engine oil
(SAE 30), and then run the saw for a time.
This is necessary to flush out all remaining bio‑degradable oil
from the oil tank, oil‑feed system, chain and guide bar, as many
such oils tend to leave sticky residues over time, which can
cause damage to the oil pump or other parts.
The next time you use the saw, fill the tank with BIOTOP chain
oil again.
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Adjusting the chain lubrication
waste oil
NEVER USE WASTE OIL
Waste oil is very dangerous for the environment.
Waste oil contains high amounts of carcinogenic substances.
Residues in waste oil result in a high degree of wear and tear
at the oil pump and the sawing device.
In case of damage caused by using waste oil or unappropriate
chain oil the product guarantee will be null and void.
Your salesman will inform you about the use of chain oil.
AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT
Mineral oil products degrease your skin. If your skin comes in
contact with these substances repeatedly and for an extended
period of time, it will desiccate. Various skin deseases may result.
In addition, allergic reactions are known to occur.
Eyes can be irritated by contact with oil. If oil comes into your
eyes, immediately wash them with clear water.
If your eyes are still irritated, see a doctor immediately!
fuel/oil mixture
chain oil
Refuelling
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The engine must be switched off.
You can adjust the oil pump feed rate with the adjusting screw
(
H/1
). The adjusting screw is located in the housing underneath
the sprocket guard (
H/2
). It is accessible from below.
The oil pump comes factory‑set to a medium feed rate.
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